Dear Pamela,
No one should have to face court proceedings in a language they cannot understand, without anyone else there to represent them and protect their rights. Yet the reality is that this happens every day in immigration courts across the United States.
In criminal courts, people have a right to legal representation even if they cannot afford a lawyer. But because immigration court is considered a civil matter, no similar protections are extended—even though the stakes can be just as high.
Do you think the immigration court system is unfair? We agree. That's why we're working to change that, but we can't do it without your support.
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Vera is fighting for universal representation, which would provide the right to legal representation for anyone facing deportation who can't afford it on their own. It's also why we are advocating for the passage of the Fairness to Freedom Act, federal legislation that would enshrine this right across the United States, along with its companion bill, the SHIELD Act, to support the legal service providers on the ground in states and localities nationwide.
Can you make a gift and help ensure everyone facing deportation in the U.S. has a right to legal representation, no matter their means?
Reforming such a massive, entrenched structure might seem overwhelming, or even impossible. But your gift can support the research and advocacy needed to advance a fairer and more balanced system.
We're fighting for the rights of hundreds of thousands of immigrants. And with your help, we'll make universal representation a reality.
Thank you for your support,
Vera Institute of Justice |
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